Question 1

The nurse explains that the test that measures the pressure and volume of the urine stream is called the _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse explains that the test that...

Question 2

What special considerations are related to long-term prednisone therapy in preschoolers? Select all that apply.
A) Delayed immunization
B) Hypertension
C) Enlargement of the sex organs
D) Alteration in nutrition
E) Increased risk for infection

Accepted Answer

Delayed immunization and greater risk for infection are concerns relative to long-term prednisone therapy.

Question 3

What will the nurse caring for a newborn with exstrophy of the bladder include in the care? Select all that apply.
A) Diaper infant tightly.
B) Protect skin around bladder.
C) Position infant on back.
D) Prepare for surgical closure.
E) Cover exposed bladder with shield.

Accepted Answer

The infant is kept on his back or side with special attention to the skin around the exposed bladder, which is constantly bathed with urine. These infants are diapered loosely, if at all. Surgical closure is done as quickly as possible.

Question 4

When a child's ureter becomes completely obstructed from scarring, the nurse explains that urinary diversion may be necessary to prevent the reflux back into the renal pelvis from causing ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a child's ureter becomes completely obstructed...

Question 5

The nurse caring for a child with nephrotic syndrome is alert to which classic symptoms of this disorder? Select all that apply.
A) Proteinuria
B) Grossly bloody urine
C) Hyperalbuminemia
D) Fatigue
E) Generalized edema

Accepted Answer

All options listed are those of nephrotic syndrome with the exception of hyperalbuminemia. The nephrotic child has hypoalbuminemia, as most of the protein has been spilled in the urine.

Question 6

The inability to void even though the urge to do so is strong is known as _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The inability to void even though the...

Question 7

The nurse is aware that genitourinary surgery is especially stressful for preschool children because of what factor(s)? Select all that apply.
A) They may perceive the treatment as punishment.
B) They are especially prone to separation anxiety.
C) They are sexually curious and developmentally fixated on their genitals.
D) They have a fear of castration.
E) They are embarrassed by having their genitals exposed.
F) None of the above

Accepted Answer

All options listed are especially stressful for preschool children undergoing genitourinary surgery.

Question 8

The nurse uses a diagram to show how the _______________, the working unit of the kidney, filters and regulates fluids.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse uses a diagram to show...

Question 9

The parents of a newborn are concerned that their son's scrotum is enlarged and swollen on one side. The nurse's best response would be:
A) "It is very common in the newborn that one gonad is larger than the other."
B) "Birth trauma caused bruising to the scrotum. It will reduce in size in a few days."
C) "It is a collection of fluid that will most likely correct itself in a year."
D) "The doctor will drain this collection of blood before your baby is discharged."

Accepted Answer

These signs are indicative of a hydrocele, a collection of fluid in the scrotum that usually corrects itself in a year.

Quiz 29: The Child with a Genitourinary Condition

The nurse explains that the test that measures the pressure and volume of the urine stream is called the _________________.

What special considerations are related to long-term prednisone therapy in preschoolers? Select all that apply.

What will the nurse caring for a newborn with exstrophy of the bladder include in the care? Select all that apply.

When a child's ureter becomes completely obstructed from scarring, the nurse explains that urinary diversion may be necessary to prevent the reflux back into the renal pelvis from causing ____________________.

The nurse caring for a child with nephrotic syndrome is alert to which classic symptoms of this disorder? Select all that apply.

The inability to void even though the urge to do so is strong is known as _______________.

The nurse is aware that genitourinary surgery is especially stressful for preschool children because of what factor(s) ? Select all that apply.

The nurse uses a diagram to show how the _______________, the working unit of the kidney, filters and regulates fluids.

The parents of a newborn are concerned that their son's scrotum is enlarged and swollen on one side. The nurse's best response would be: